Nigel Woods had four Carp from Upper Tamar the largest was a common of 19lb 8oz and this was backed up by two 13lb commons and a cracking 12lb 4oz Mirror. Mainline Cell bottom baits with a wafter hook bait were the successful tactics for Nige….
Thornbury Holiday Park Fishing
Fishing at Thornbury Holiday Park
Thornbury Holiday Park near Holsworty have two fishing lakes 8 feet deep that have been established for approx 20 years. Both are fully stocked with a variety of healthy Carp, specimen Carp and other course fish.
The lakes are 1.25 and 1 acre in size and fishing is complimentary for guests staying in our lodges and cottages. A daily £8.00 fee applies to all other visitors.
Everyone can fish from dawn till dusk at our beautiful lakes.
We only have a few simple rules;
- Barb-less hooks only
- Keep nets only permitted when in a managed club competition
- Only two rods per angler
- A licence is required (not available on site)
- Un-hooking mats should be used
- All fish must be returned to the water unharmed
For more info on staying at Thornbury Park please either phone
01409 261750, or visit our website www.thornburyholidaypark.co.uk
Superb Autumn Carp at Furzebray
Some stunning autumn carp from Furzebray Carp Fishery with several thirty plus fish. The carp always lookstunning at this time of year there colours reflecting the autumn hues on the surrounding trees.
(Below)Adam Short had successful trip on the island lake landing 3 fish, including the Rudd mouth at 30lb 4oz plus superb fish of 29lb 8oz and a 26lb 8oz
(Above) Brian Ford banked the carp known as Star at a massive 39lb 12oz.
(Above) Jamie Moxey landed Pearly at a new top weight of 32lb
KRACKING PERSONAL BEST MIRROR
Luke Siddle, 19 from Hull, decided to give Nirvana’s Kracking Carp Lake a try on the last night of his annual holiday to us. Well, within just 5 hours of fishing it was worth it and he landed a 31lb personal best Mirror.
Luke shared –
“After an extremely tough weeks fishing, I went into my final night on Kracking Karp on a bit of a downer, I just wasn’t expecting this! My rods were set at 5pm and in my head I knew what I was doing was right, it was up to the fish at this point. Come 10pm my right rod screamed off on a near enough locked up reel so I was on it in seconds, what a buzz that was! After an intense 5 minute battle in the pitch black I got it free of the lily pads and securely in my net, what a result!
I fished Peg 1 using a solid bag presentation consisting of a wide gape pattern hook on a 3″ hook link and a 3oz inline lead. In terms of bait I used a mixture of krill boilies, krill pellets, cloudy krill liquid and sweetcorn.
Perfect way to end another great week at Anglers Paradise! Thanks again, we will be returning for sure!”
43lb Mirror known as Parrot from Nirvana’s day ticket Kracking Carp Lake!
FISH OF THE WEEK WINNER 31ST AUGUST IS…
David Trethewey who caught a personal best
David’s Story –
“On what was my 3rd ever night on Kracking Carp and I was lucky enough to have the Parrot grace my net! Being a regular to Anglers Paradise for 19 years now, and I’ve caught 14+ twenties to 29lb 8oz from the Specimen Carp Lake, but I had never managed a thirty plus from the complex till now…
I fished with boilie tipped with corn to the far margin and with the rods being out for over twelve hours, I thought my chance had gone, till Parrot woke me at first light…The best wake up call ever!! Many thanks, already looking forward to next year.”
CONGRATULATIONS DAVID – WHAT A CATCH AND A VERY WELL DESERVED WINNER!
Here he is with his Winning Fish and being presented his prizes by Zyggy and Zenia with special thanks to PB Products UK.
**FISH OF THE WEEK IS SPONSORED BY PB PRODUCTS UK – GREAT TACKLE – GREAT PRODUCTS**
Twenty pound plus carp From Staffords Lodge Lake
Jack Griffiths and Joel Butcher banked twelve carp between them from swim 8 (fraggle rock) on Lodge lake up to 28lb fishing with Sticky Baits Manilla and krill boilies topped with corn Jack said he had a good selection of 20’s.
Fine Brace of Lower Slade Carp
Andres Endean banked these two fine carp from Lower Slade a 23lb 2oz common and a 16lb 2oz mirror.
Spawning Time for regions Carp
The next best thing to actually fishing is watching fish and with water temperatures climbing carp are spawning at many lakes across the region. This gives the unique opportunity to do a bit of fish watching and to get a good look at what the venue contains. Kris Vanstone sent me this video of Lower Tamar lakes carp in full courtship ritual. At times like this the carp seldom feed and are best left in peace.
Stafford Moor – Dozen Haul
Daniel Brooks enjoyed a great session on Stafford Moors Beatties Lake landing 12 fish out up to 23lb 7oz all caught on Sticky baits Krill pellets and boilies from swim 1 (Long Island) on the dam wall. 